Dual USB iBook Hard Drive Upgrade Tutorial

"If you are finding the 10 GB hard disk of your white iBook (2 USB
ports) becoming a bit of a limitation, and can't find out how to
upgrade the disk, this is the page you need!

"This upgrade is, if everyone else is to be believed, impossible.
Well, I've done it, it wasn't that hard, and I'm going to show you how.
The reason the upgrade is not encouraged is because it definitely does
require patience, some bravery, and a couple of spare hours - however,
if you are careful and methodical, the upgrade can be carried out by
anyone with a reasonably delicate touch. However, naturally this will
void any warranty on your laptop, and while I have carried out the
procedure myself with no mishap, I can't make any guarantees here - so,
you're doing this entirely at your own risk!!"

Titanium PowerBook Handle on sale, limited time

Apple's Titanium 15" PowerBook is slim, stylish, and oh so cool. But
because it is so compact, the Titanium can be a little difficult to
tote around. How do you get a good grip on it? Enter the
Titanium PowerBook Handle.

The Titanium PowerBook Handle attaches with four screws onto the
back of your PowerBook. The screws go in existing holes in your
PowerBook, giving you a rock solid hand grip for toting the book around
and the handle fits the style of the book so well you'd swear your
PowerBook came from the factory that way. The handle installs in
minutes and does not void your warranty.

When you're ready to use your machine, the handle folds under and
props up the PowerBook - creating a comfortable tilt for the keyboard.
The tilt also allows cooling air to circulate under your PowerBook
increasing battery life and performance. The open design of the handle
means all the ports on the back of your machine are easy to access.

"We have handles on all our PowerBooks, PowerBook handles make it so
much easier to tote them around!"

Compatible with all 15" Apple G4 Titanium PowerBooks (from the
first one through the 1 GHz; not compatible with the 12" or 17"
Titanium PowerBooks)

Easy to install - put it on in minutes!

Leaves you easy access to all your PowerBook connection ports!

Flip down handle creates a relaxed typing angle for the keyboard
and Increases airflow and allows for better heat dissipation!

Provides a secure and simple way to tote your PowerBook across the
room or across town!

Sale Price: $29.95 for a limited time

TiBook Tote and Tilt

TiBook Tote and Tilt features:

Tote your PowerBook by a handle.

Tilt to allow for air circulation under your PowerBook, helps to
increase battery life and performance

Wanna get more use of your PowerBook? Slide this Combo drive in your
right side bay to experience your PowerBook's maximum capabilities.
This Combo drive allows full DVD and CD-RW capabilities, including:

System requirements: PowerBook with CardBus support (G3 Series May
1998 or newer)

Price $49.50

BooqPaq Laptop Backpack

Resist the ordinary and get the first fun backpack that's got it
all.

Based on the successful original, BooqPaq2 is the second generation BooqPaq, with small but important design
improvements that make this product more comfortable, easy to use, and
even more durable.

BooqPaq2 is the state-of-the-art mobility solution for all your tech
gear. More than just an ergonomically designed laptop backpack, this
supercharged gear center achieves extreme levels of design refinement,
with among the highest quality of materials and finish. With its
bombproof 1680D nylon exterior with PVC backing, neither the harshest
weather nor the most abusive wear can harm this tough and tech-loving
laptop carrying case.

Designed to be the perfect technology center and versatile laptop
backpack with tons of storage options for your
laptop and gear, MPEG-Player or CD-Player, media, digital camera and
documents, this laptop backpack leaves plenty of cubic space for all
your other stuff you'll need on your next trip.

BooqPaq2 also makes for a great school backpack or college backpack.
This backpack is comfortable to wear &endash; even for long hikes
at heavy loads &endash; due to our attention to ergonomics and
human factors in design. In fact, since we've paid special attention to
female ergonomics, BooqPaq2 also makes an extremely comfortable women's
backpack!

While the actual laptop backpack is available in black and navy, as
well as a cool gray, the bag's detachable front piece "Shell" comes in
a variety of styles, so you can build your personal BooqPaq, and change
styles whenever you want.

BooqPaq2 Laptop Backpack Features:

Second Generation BooqPaq Laptop Backpack with Gallons of storage
room

Securely stores your large or small laptop or notebook (up to 14" x
12" x 2.25")

convenient rubber luggage feet riveted through a high density
polyethylene bottom piece to keep the slipcase off the ground if you're
leaning it against your chair or desk.

vertical configuration allows power adapter to be plugged into
iBook while store in the slipcase.

outer front organizer panel with pockets for business cards, pens,
calculator plus extra space at the bottom for the Apple power supply,
power cord and a separate mouse.

rear flat pocket which can bellow out to 2.8 inches deep when
needed.

convenient under lid pocket which can be flipped up easily with the
slipcase on the shoulder to access change, tickets or other smaller
items.

business card holder under the lid for identification plus storage
of extra business cards in addition to the front organizer pocket
slot.

very handy, covered outer key chain clip to allow home or office
keys to be immediately accessed on the daily commute.

stylish and protective reflective strips on slipcase front and
sides for superior night time visibility.

lifetime guarantee against defects in materials or
craftsmanship.

Available colours: black, charcoal, navy, taupe, burgundy

Price: $118 Cdn/$79 U.S.

PCMCIA Announces Development of New Expansion
Card Technology

PCMCIA, a leading technology trade association, has announced the
development of a new specification, code named NEWCARD, that takes the
next step in PC Card evolution. The new specification builds on the
successful characteristics of the PC Card: reliability, ease of use and
wide industry support, while delivering external expansion with reduced
size, increased speed, lower costs, and support of advanced serial I/O
technologies, USB 2.0 and PCI Express.

NEWCARD marks the first time expansion card specifications will be
shared among mobile and desktop PCs. Intel, Microsoft, IBM, Dell, HP,
Lexar Media, SCM Microsystems, and Texas Instruments are among those
supporting development of the new standard. Two key industry groups,
the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) and the PCI-SIG (Peripheral
Component Interconnect-Special Interest Group), are collaborating with
the PCMCIA to support the underlying bus technology used in defining
the NEWCARD form factor. PCMCIA will lead the NEWCARD specification
development effort.

"Innovative applications and technologies continue to be developed
at an amazing rate, requiring PC clients to have the latest expansion
capabilities," said Brad Saunders of Intel Corporation and chairman of
the PCMCIA. "By drawing upon USB 2.0 and PCI Express, the NEWCARD
specification will bring serial bus technology to a smaller form factor
that offers more performance and improved ease of use. This new
specification will revolutionize how PC developers and OEMs utilize the
expansion slot for next-generation features such as wireless
networking, storage and card readers.

"This initiative also marks the first time that three major industry
work groups - PCMCIA, USB-IF and PCI-SIG - have partnered to promote
and validate a specification. We expect NEWCARD to have a widespread
impact on the industry because it leverages existing technology to make
PC expansion easier and less expensive," added Saunders. In addition,
the PC Quality/Ease of Use Roundtable, an industry group that focuses
on reducing enduser issues, is providing guidance around human
interaction with NEWCARD.

NEWCARD is targeted for both mobile and desktop system developers
and OEMs seeking small form factors and sealed systems for smaller and
thinner mobile system designs. Consumers will benefit from the
compatibility of add-in cards between their mobile and desktop systems,
similar to how USB devices can be shared between laptops and desktop
clients.

The specification is slated for release later this year. Companies
wishing to participate in the specification development are invited to
contact PCMCIA. Currently, products supporting NEWCARD are scheduled to
debut in the second half of 2004.

Bargain 'Books

There are two different versions of WallStreet running at 233 MHz,
the cacheless MainStreet version and the
later Series II with
a level 2 cache. It's not always possible to determine from the
vendor's listing which is being offered, so we've included links within
this paragraph to the two models. The same goes for the PowerBook G4/667 (Gigabit
Ethernet/2001) and G4/667 (DVI).